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It’s nearly December 21, which means we’ll soon know whether the end of days is truly at hand. Before the world does go up in flames from an enormous solar flare or gets sucked into a black hole – as some believe will happen – we feel it’s important for you to experience some of the best automotive creations humanity has to offer. As such, we’ve assembled our top 10 vehicles you must drive before the end of the world.

Below, in no particular order, you’ll find a list of cars, trucks, and SUVs that will provide one last thrill before the Earth’s demise. Click through to read about all 10 picks!

Ferrari 458 Italia – Our 2011 Best Driver’s Car is best summed up as perfection on four wheels. With its stunning exterior design, 557-hp 4.5-liter V-8, and race car-like handling, the 458 is the Goldilocks standard of sports cars. If one car could be saved from the apocalypse as proof of humankind’s accomplishments, the Italia wouldn’t be a bad choice.

Morgan 3-Wheeler – Though it may not be an engineering marvel like the Ferrari, the Morgan 3-Wheeler is 1200 pounds of pure automotive delinquency. Its front-mounted 2.0-liter motorcycle V-twin provides just 80 hp, but combine that with the Morgan’s low weight, skinny front tires, and single drive wheel, and you have a driving experience like no other. If you have only a few moments left on Earth, why not try something completely different?

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 – With its physics-defying handling, the 5223-pound Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is something you just have to drive to believe. Though quick acceleration isn’t surprising with 470 hp on tap from a 6.4-liter V-8, the Jeep’s performance in the corners is. The Grand Cherokee SRT8 represents all the things humans can achieve when there’s a will to do something completely wacky.

Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ – If Armageddon does come knocking, at least we can take solace in the fact that the market finally delivered not one – but two – new sporty rear-drive coupes under $30,000. Sporting a 200-hp boxer four-cylinder, the FR-S and BRZ offer performance few others can for the money. Driving either of the Toyobaru twins will restore any enthusiast’s faith in the auto industry – at least until the Earth’s poles shift and we spin out of orbit into deep space.

Tesla Model S – Like the Ferrari, the Tesla Model S is a testament to human ingenuity. Not only is it an electric four-door that can go the distance, but it’s also one that can keep pace with a BMW M5 in a drag race. Though you may not have time to charge the battery pack before the Mayan calendar comes to an end, a few instantaneous-torque romps in the Model S should be enough to satisfy your cravings for green speed.

BMW E30 M3 – The original E30 M3 may be antiquated hardware compared to some of the other entries on this list, but it’s still a benchmark for performance and fun. The M3’s 2.3-liter I-4 produced 192 hp and 170 lb-ft of torque, which was plenty to hustle its 2865-pound frame around a circuit in the 1980s. Driving an E30 M3 may not reveal anything new, but it would make for a fun last ride.

Nissan GT-R – We know what you’re thinking: “Godzilla, again?!” What can we say, it’s just a list hog – and it earns that distinction with a 545-hp twin-turbo 3.8-liter V-6, super-intelligent all-wheel drive system, and quick-shifting six-speed dual-clutch transmission. All of those elements combine to give the GT-R giant-slaying performance, with the car posting numbers that rival pricier options like the Porsche 911 Turbo S and Lamborghini Aventador. If there’s any chance you could outrun the end of the world, the GT-R would be a good candidate for trying.

Ford Raptor – It’s not often you hear the words “truck” and “high-performance” uttered in the same sentence. The Ford SVT Raptor is one such case, with its 6.2-liter V-8 producing 411 hp and 434 lb-ft of torque, Fox Racing suspension, and optional bead-lock wheels. Designed to go fast off-road, the Raptor can handle practically any kind of terrain you can throw at it. So if the apocalypse is confined within city limits, the Raptor may just get you through it.

Acura NSX – The mostly-aluminum Acura NSX is the halo car nobody expected Honda to build in the early ‘90s. When the automaker did build it though, the supercar industry took notice. Produced from 1990 until the mid-2000s, the NSX came equipped with a mid-ship V-6 producing between 270-290 hp. That relatively high output combined with the lightness of the aluminum monocoque gave the car awesome performance for the day – performance that will likely still impress on your last day on Earth.

Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG – The impossibly expensive, V-12-powered G65 AMG is yet another candidate for escaping the end of the world. The recipe for building a G65 is simple: stuff the 612-hp twin-turbo 6.0-liter V-12 from the S65 AMG flagship sedan into the go-anywhere G-Wagen. With its time-proven, off-road-capable underpinnings and 612 hp on tap, the G65 might be your best shot at surviving the apocalypse. But even if you don’t, at least you’ll go out in style.

What cars would you want to drive if the world were to end soon? Tell us in the comments below!